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Jet Greaves • G • Blue Jackets

Jet Greaves Gives Blue Jackets Second Straight Shutout

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves registered a 21-save shutout on Wednesday night in a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. A day after Elvis Merzlikins blanked the New Jersey Devils, Greaves responded with an equally impressive shutout effort. The Blue Jackets kept the opposition from scoring in consecutive days for just the second time in franchise history. Greaves earned his second shutout of the season, improving to 18-12-6. He holds a 2.62 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. Greaves and Merzlikins have been sharing the workload recently and will likely continue to do so after the Olympic break.

Feb 5

Kirill Marchenko • RW • Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko a Game-Time Call Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (illness) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. The Russian forward has been feeling under the weather and didn't play in Tuesday's win over New Jersey. He appears on track to return against Chicago after skating on Wednesday morning. Only defensive standout Zach Werenski has scored more points on the Blue Jackets roster this season, with Marchenko contributing 19 goals and 27 assists in 50 outings. If he's cleared to play, Columbus will scratch Danton Heinen or Isac Lundestrom for the contest. The latter filled in for Marchenko on the first line against New Jersey but had a quiet outing.

Feb 4

Elvis Merzlikins • G • Blue Jackets

Elvis Merzlikins Earns First Shutout of the Season

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins recorded his first shutout of the season on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, backstopping his team to a 3-0 road win with 24 saves. The Latvian netminder now has 12 shutouts with the Blue Jackets, placing him behind only Sergei Bobrovsky (33) and Steve Mason (19). After riding the hot hand of Jet Greaves for a while, Columbus has also received strong goaltending from Merzlikins lately. Following Tuesday's win, he boasts a 5-1-0 record over his last six starts. With two in-form goalies, the Blue Jackets are well-positioned to earn a playoff spot. Greaves is set to start in the final pre-Olympic break matchup against Chicago on Wednesday.

Feb 4

Dante Fabbro • D • Blue Jackets

Dante Fabbro Returns From Six-Game Absence

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (lower body) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. He has missed six games due to a lower-body injury. Fabbro's return will push Egor Zemula out of the lineup. After impressing in Columbus last season, Fabbro's production has declined in 2025-26, making him redundant for fantasy teams. In 48 appearances, Fabbro has registered seven points (three goals, four assists), 48 shots, 81 blocks, 42 hits, and a team-worst minus-13 rating.

Feb 3

Kirill Marchenko • RW • Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Out Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (illness) won't play against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. He missed Monday's practice due to illness and will need more time to recover. With Marchenko out, the Blue Jackets must manage without their top-scoring forward. The 25-year-old has tallied 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 50 games. Isac Lundestrom will move to the top line on Tuesday, while Kent Johnson is set to log time on the first power-play unit. Sean Monahan (illness), who left early on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues, is feeling better and is expected to play.

Feb 3

Charlie Coyle • C • Blue Jackets

Charlie Coyle Pots Second Career Hat Trick

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle led his team on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring his second career hat trick in a 4-2 win. The 33-year-old produced a power-play goal late in the first period, opened the second period with an even-strength tally, and sealed his hat trick with an empty-net goal. Coyle also collected an assist on Friday night. In recent games, Coyle has been on another level, notching five goals and four assists across his last three outings. The hot streak has boosted Coyle's scoring total to 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) in 53 games.

Jan 31

Zach Werenski • D • Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Has Fifth Multi-Point Outing of the Month

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski notched two assists in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, recording his fifth multi-point game of the month. Thanks to Werenski's playmaking, Charlie Coyle scored in the opening minute of the first period, and Kirill Marchenko netted a goal in the last minute of the same frame. With the two-assist effort, Werenski reclaimed the top spot in scoring among defensemen. He boasts 57 points (19 goals, 38 assists) in 48 games, putting him one ahead of Colorado's Cale Makar and Edmonton's Evan Bouchard. Werenski has tallied 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in January alone.

Jan 29

Denton Mateychuk • D • Blue Jackets

Denton Mateychuk Back in Action Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. He has been out for six games due to an upper-body injury. Jake Christiansen will make way for Mateychuk in the lineup. It's been a good sophomore campaign for Mateychuk, as the 21-year-old has tallied 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) in 44 outings while blocking 63 shots. He will join Ivan Provorov on the second defensive pairing, and the two will be part of the second power-play unit as well. Forward Miles Wood (upper body) will also re-enter the Blue Jackets lineup on Wednesday after missing 12 games, giving the in-form team a further boost.

Jan 28

Jet Greaves • G • Blue Jackets

Jet Greaves Keeps Stars Off Scoreboard With 28 Saves

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves recorded his first shutout of the season in Thursday's tough matchup against the Dallas Stars, finishing a 1-0 victory with 28 saves. Zach Werenski did the business at the other end. Greaves has become a solid option for fantasy managers as the season has progressed. Currently, he is on an 8-4-1 run over his last 13 starts. The 24-year-old has allowed two or fewer goals six times over that span. For the season, Greaves holds a 15-12-6 record, with a 2.62 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage.

Jan 23

Mason Marchment • LW • Blue Jackets

Mason Marchment Available Versus Stars

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve and is set to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Marchment hasn't played for eight games due to an upper-body injury. He is projected to have a top-line role against Dallas, skating with Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko. Marchment is also on track to join the first power-play unit. The 30-year-old, who was acquired from Seattle on Dec. 19, has been a perfect fit in Columbus. He has recorded five goals and two assists in seven outings with his new team.

Jan 22

Damon Severson • D • Blue Jackets

Damon Severson Back for Blue Jackets Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (illness) is ready to re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. He missed Tuesday's victory over the Calgary Flames due to illness. Severson is a solid top-four piece for Columbus and will skate with Ivan Provorov. Additionally, he will rejoin the second power-play unit. Severson has collected 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 45 appearances, with 59 shots, 48 blocks, and 31 hits. The Blue Jackets' defense will also welcome back Erik Gudbranson (hip) on Thursday night. He will join the third defensive pairing after missing nearly three months with a hip injury. Egor Zamula and Dysin Mayo will exit the lineup.

Jan 15

Zach Werenski • D • Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Totals Three Points in Tuesday's Win

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski posted his fifth three-point game of the season on Tuesday night, helping Rick Bowness enjoy a winning debut as the team's new head coach in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Werenski scored a power-play goal in the third period and finished with two even-strength assists. It was Werenski's 15th consecutive home appearance with at least one point. Werenski is now just three points behind Colorado's Cale Makar in the battle for the NHL's highest-scoring defenseman honors. He has recorded 50 points (17 goals, 33 assists) in 42 contests. Werenski could soon move past Makar, as Columbus will play six of its next seven games on home ice.

Jan 14

Jet Greaves • G • Blue Jackets

Jet Greaves Beats Mammoth With 25 Saves

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves bounced back from three consecutive losses on Sunday with a 3-2 overtime win against the Utah Mammoth. He had 25 saves as Columbus turned a 2-1 deficit into a win with a pair of power-play goals. Graves had won four of five starts before suddenly cooling off at the start of this month. Still, he has enjoyed a good campaign in Columbus, posting a 2.71 goals-against average with a .908 save percentage. If Greaves can keep up these numbers for the rest of the way, his 13-12-6 record is poised to improve.

Jan 12

Denton Mateychuk • D • Blue Jackets

Denton Mateychuk Sustains Upper-Body Injury Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (upper body) played only one shift in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win against the Utah Mammoth. He exited the game with an upper-body injury after taking a hard hit from Mammoth forward Brandon Tanev. Mateychuk is having a strong sophomore campaign, recording 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists), 52 shots, and 63 blocks in 44 appearances. He has been Zach Werenski's partner on the first defensive pairing. If Mateychuk has to miss time, Columbus will bring Jake Christiansen back into the lineup.

Jan 12

Brendan Smith • D • Blue Jackets

Brendan Smith Out for 3-4 Months After Surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Brendan Smith (knee) underwent surgery and is expected to be out for 3-4 months. He had a procedure to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. Smith suffered the injury on Dec. 29 against the Ottawa Senators. Columbus placed him on Injured Reserve last week. Smith, a 15-year veteran, has made 15 appearances this season for the Blue Jackets, registering two assists, 10 shots, 11 blocks, and 12 hits. Given his recovery timeline, Smith might be done for the rest of the 2025-26 regular season.

Jan 9

Mason Marchment • LW • Blue Jackets

Mason Marchment Placed on Injured Reserve, Out Week-to-Week

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve, ruling him out for at least three games. He has already skipped one contest due to an upper-body injury. The team considers Marchment week-to-week. Losing Marchment is a significant blow for the Blue Jackets, as he's had an impressive start with his new team. Since coming over from Seattle, Marchment has averaged a point per game in seven outings, scoring five goals. Columbus has replaced Marchment on the roster with Mikael Pyyhtia, but it's unclear whether he'll make the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Jan 8

Mason Marchment • LW • Blue Jackets

Mason Marchment Out Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (lower body) won't be in the lineup on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. The 30-year-old re-aggravated a lower-body injury during the morning skate. Marchment has been a great fit in Columbus since being acquired from the Seattle Kraken, logging seven points (five goals, two assists) in as many games. Fortunately for the Blue Jackets, Sean Monahan (undisclosed) will return to the lineup, helping to compensate for the loss of Marchment. It's a favorable fantasy matchup for Columbus' frontline, as San Jose allows the second-most goals in the league (3.54).

Jan 6

Sean Monahan • C • Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Available Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's contest against the San Jose Sharks. He has missed four games due to an undisclosed injury. In his last appearance, Monahan produced two assists. However, it hasn't been a great campaign for the 31-year-old, as his impact on the offensive end has been limited to 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 37 games. Monahan is currently on an 11-game goalless streak, but he will have a good opportunity to end that drought on Tuesday when Columbus faces the NHL's second-weakest defense.

Jan 6

Sean Monahan • C • Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Expected to Return Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (undisclosed) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. Due to an unspecified injury, the veteran forward skipped a fourth consecutive game on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Monahan has been banged up all season, severely limiting his impact. Over his last 20 appearances, Monahan has landed on the score sheet only six times. He boasts 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 37 games for the season. Charlie Coyle and Cole Sillinger have shared the second-line center role during Monahan's absence. He will probably reclaim the spot on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks.

Jan 4

Zach Werenski • D • Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Ready to Return Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (lower body) plans to return to the lineup Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. He has missed four games due to a lower-body injury. The team moved Brendan Smith (lower body) to Injured Reserve on Friday, allowing Werenski to be activated for Saturday's contest. Werenski, who has just been named to Team USA for the 2026 Olympics, was in red-hot form before his injury, averaging two points per game across five appearances. He's having a career year with the Blue Jackets, scoring a team-high 40 points (14 goals, 26 assists) in 35 outings. Denton Mateychuk has filled in for Werenski on the first power-play unit and will lose fantasy value with his return.

Jan 2

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